Housing

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 7659: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Prohibits contractors from submitting a single application to a local review board seeking a comprehensive permit for housing projects in certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits single application for housing permits, increasing development barriers for low/moderate income projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2617: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

Adds a provision that allows a tenant to pay the last month's rent or any other prepaid rent. It also increases the amount that a security deposit can be requested from one to two (2) months of rent.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreases security deposit limit from 1 to 2 months rent, raising financial barriers for tenants and weakening tenant protections under housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 2747: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES

Permits Johnston to require 2 parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is available near these units.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingMandates 2 parking spaces for low-income housing units, increasing development costs and potentially limiting affordable housing availability.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2589: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING -- TIVERTON

Prohibits applications filed in the town of Tiverton, for comprehensive permit projects, for low- and moderate-income housing, to include accessory dwelling units.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill explicitly prohibits accessory dwelling units in low/moderate-income housing projects, directly limiting housing development options for affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 27, 2026

SB 2587: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES

Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRequires parking spaces for low/moderate-income housing, increasing development costs and potentially limiting affordability or development viability.65% confidence

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2469: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES

Amends the zoning ordinances to allow the town to restrict occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom in a dwelling, up to a five (5) bedroom unit. Units with more than five (5) bedrooms may be limited to five (5) unrelated persons per unit.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts occupancy to one unrelated person per bedroom, reducing housing affordability and development potential by limiting shared housing options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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died · Rhode Island · House May 29, 2026

HB 8032: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Eliminates mandated housing densities/density bonuses for public drinking water supply watersheds/groundwater. Requires densities not exceed water availability, introduce pollution, stay within public water or sewer system capacity limits.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts housing density in watersheds to prevent pollution and ensure water availability, directly aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminates density bonuses for housing in watersheds, restricting development to water capacity limits and potentially limiting affordable housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2632: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

Adopts 2024 International Residential Code for 1 to 3 family dwelling units by 1/1/27/establishes moratorium on changes to building codes applicable to dwelling units until 1/1/31 unless approved by legislature with procedures for amending building code.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits code amendments for small residential units until 2030, limiting housing development flexibility and affordability initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 2581: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of 500 or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingMoratorium on housing permits restricts new development, limiting affordable housing options and contradicting housing advancement goals.92% confidence

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 7774: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODE

Amends the state building code and would require that the state adopt the 2024 International Residential Code and prohibit the state building committee from adopting amendments for one to four residential dwelling units until 2030.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits building code amendments for small residential units until 2030, limiting housing development flexibility and potential affordability efforts.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes